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• Lux Group Holdings

  

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  Job Title: Finance Manager Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, permanent Reporting to: Finance Director Location: Knightsbridge, London (office-based, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) Role Overview We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director and managing two finance staff, this is a hands-on role covering all core accounting processes, month-end reporting, and financial oversight. You'll ensure the accuracy of financial records, support planning and budgeting, and help maintain the smooth running of the finance function. This role suits someone confident in both the technical side of accounting and team management, with the ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced team. Key Responsibilities • Manage daily finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and staff expenses, • Oversee and support two finance team members, ensuring timely and accurate work across all transactional areas, • Prepare and post month-end journals; complete balance sheet reconciliations, • Monitor cash flow and working capital, and produce regular cash forecasts, • Produce monthly management accounts with supporting analysis for senior leadership, • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, • Assist with year-end accounts preparation and work with external auditors as needed, • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, including VAT and other statutory obligations, • Maintain and improve finance systems and processes, including training the team as needed, • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the Finance Director and other senior stakeholders Skills and Experience • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or qualified by experience, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance or accounting, including some team management, • Strong understanding of UK GAAP and VAT, • Proficient in Excel and familiar with common finance systems, • Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team with a varied workload, • Clear communicator with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines WHO WE ARE Lux Group is responsible for revolutionising the world of kitchen design and transforming this humble room into the prestigious focal point of the home, the pioneering spirit of our founders remains at the heart of every Lux Group creation today. Home to our workshop for more than four decades, it is here that every piece of Lux Group furniture is crafted by hand by a team of expert artisans and bespoke designers. Within the workshop, traditional joinery goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art machinery, and generations of skill and passion infuse every creation, with each finished piece bearing the name of the craftsman responsible for making it. If you are tenacious and hungry for success then we want to hear from you!

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• BUILDREX LTD

  

  Finance Manager

  1 month ago

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• BDO UK

  

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  Ideas | People | Trust We are BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We will broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We will help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You will be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior executives, directors, and BDO’s partners to help our clients achieve their objectives. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Overview This role is within the Prudential & Authorisations Team (“P&A Team”) where you will focus on prudential risk management (e.g. capital, liquidity, recovery planning, and solvent wind-down planning) for financial institutions in particular banks and building societies. Key areas of focus are ICAAP/ILAAP, Recovery Planning, Basel 3.1, ESG, strong and simple regime, resolution planning and capital optimisation. Nevertheless, there will also be an opportunity to also work across other types of firms such as investment and payment service firms. Our portfolio is growing and the role provides great potential for longer-term career progression for the right candidate in this rapidly developing advisor area of BDO’s service offering. We are looking for someone with: • In-depth prudential regulatory experience gained in the industry, consulting or as a regulator (or combination thereof);, • Strong technical knowledge of UK prudential regulation; ideally both capital, liquidity and recovery planning;, • Strong project management skills with track-record of delivering complex projects;, • Strong communication and report writing skills; the candidate will also be a confident speaker to deliver effective training sessions and webinars both to client/colleagues;, • An excellent understanding of the EU and UK financial services legislation, including the UK CRR, CRD, and familiarity with the Prudential Regulation Authority’s Rulebook and the Financial Conduct Authority’s Handbook; Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. We value diversity and you will be able to be yourself; we recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We are committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, the team, and the specific task at hand. At BDO, we will help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We are in it together! We are looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we are always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We have a clear purpose, and we are confident in our future, because adapt and evolve to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

• Actors' Trust

  

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  Senior Management Accountant - Hedge Fund Contract

  2 days ago

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  Attribution Search is currently partnering with a leading global hedge fund to hire a Financial Accountant on a 9-month contract, supporting a major restructuring project and transition away from outsourced bookkeeping. This role sits within the management company / corporate accounting function and offers the opportunity to take full ownership of statutory accounts, consolidation, and audit preparation. Responsibilities will include: • Preparing consolidated accounts across multiple jurisdictions, • Building accounts from General Ledger → Trial Balance → Financial Statements, • Managing statutory reporting and audit processes for 2025 year-end., • Liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders, • Producing management information and ad-hoc reporting, • Taking over processes from outsourced accounting providers, • Working hands-on with data, reconciliations and spreadsheet analysis The business is looking for: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA) essential, • Experience within hedge funds, asset management, or similar financial services., • Strong technical accounting and consolidation knowledge., • Pragmatic, hands-on operator who enjoys ownership of work, • Strong Excel ability and comfortable manipulating data, • Able to work under tight timelines and take initiative The fund has a a compensation history in the upper quartile, and would look to offer extra compensation for contract completion. Candidates are encouraged to apply to find out more about this opportunity.

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• Publicis Re:Sources

  

  Statutory Consolidation Accountant

  2 days ago

  London

  Company Description Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world and a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. A Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe delivers winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients. Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe. Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ professionals servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe supporting 63+ markets. Re:Sources is Publicis Groupe's Shared Services Platform. We provide Publicis Groupe agencies with the business solutions, technology platforms and expertise they need to transform, innovate and increase productivity. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Statutory Consolidation Accountant to join the team . The role will report to Chief Accounting Officer. This role will be based in our London office. Please only apply if you have the right to work in UK. Responsibilities Statutory Accounting, Internal and External Audit responsibilities: • Prepare and file the annual consolidated UK Group (50 plus entities) financial statements (including all associated note disclosures) under UK adopted IFRS., • Prepare key non-financial disclosures and associated schedules included in the annual consolidated financial statements including the Strategic report and the Director’s report., • Perform goodwill impairment and other technical matters relating to the annual consolidation. 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This process will be managed by the statutory reporting manager and company secretary., • Assist with preparing final statements for entities being struck off., • Ability to communicate across all levels with clear follow-up plans to avoid conflict and confusion., • Manage audit relationships (internal, external) and maintain workflow without any interruptions., • Working on ad-hoc projects, e.g. Entity reduction project, Companies House E-filing implementation. Qualifications Experience and Skills • Experience in preparing consolidations, consolidated financial statements and associated note disclosures for large complex groups., • Solid technical knowledge in IFRS (incl IFRS15 & IFRS16), FRS101 and FRS102 (impairment, goodwill, pension, leases, revenue recognition, debt classification, acquisition accounting, valuation etc.), • Good knowledge and experience of using SAP and HFM., • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and preferably from an audit background., • Experience in preparing statutory accounting for large complex entities (50+)., • Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment., • Ability to perform tasks and meet all group deadlines., • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment., • Ability to coordinate and communicate with external and internal stakeholders and senior management (CFO’s , FD’s , CEO’s , MD’s). Additional Information We offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH. Our main office is located in the iconic Television Centre (TVC) at White City, London. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing a fair assessment process and are happy to discuss and explore reasonable adjustments during the hiring process. Publicis Groupe UK fosters and inclusive environment through our inspirational Employee Action Groups (EAGs). Benefits We have a comprehensive benefits offering. Our full health and lifestyle benefits package will be shared with you, when you join us. In addition to key benefits like Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection and Private Medical, some of our other benefits are: • Annual Leave (25 days plus 8 bank holidays), increasing after 5 years, by 1 day per additional service up to 30 days. Birthday Day Off that can be used in your birthday month and the opportunity to Buy or Sell Holiday at the start on each year., • Flexible Bank Holidays, you can switch the 2 Easter bank holidays for other days of your choosing. Reflection Days for time away from work to focus on what works best for you. Work your World, after completion of one year, you have the opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis Groupe office, for up to 6 weeks a year., • Help@Hand, our lifestyle and wellbeing app that supports you and your family; 24/7 Helpline, Remote GPs, Medical or 2nd Opinion, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Physiotherapy, 1-2-1 Lifestyle Coaching, Nutritional Consultations, Savings & Discounts and lots more., • Inclusive Policies to support you and your family including enhanced Family Leave, Disability, Carers, Transitioning at Work, Flexible Working, Menopause., • Local discounts, restaurants & retailers in Westfield White City. 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• Walker Hamill

  

  Fund Accountant

  3 days ago

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  REF: RI53874 Job Title: Fund Accountant Industry: Venture Capital Employment Type: 6 Month Contract - Starts Early January 2026, and Could Lead to Something Permanent Location: London Salary Guide: £70,000 - £75,000 Pro Rata + Bonus + Benefits Our client, a leading venture capital firm based in central London are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting into the Head of Funds Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping, quarterly and annual reporting, and operations for 4 funds. This role is to start early January 2026 and whilst initially 6 months, could lead to something permanent. Description The duties and responsibilities for this Fund Accountant role include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for the full bookkeeping and operations of 4 funds., • Prepare the year-end audit and quarterly reporting., • Prepare wires for investment, expenses and distributions., • Manage fund flows, capital calls, distributions and fee/carry mechanics., • Prepare fund metrics for the General Partners., • Handle cash reconciliations, monthly and quarterly closes., • Review annual Luxembourg tax compliance (VAT, tax return) project work., • Support annual US tax compliance (K-1, PFIC / CFC and BEA) project work., • Support with annual FATCA / CRS regulatory tax compliance project work. Skills The skills and experience required for this Fund Accountant role include, but are not limited to: • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with relevant experience in fund accounting., • Experience working in Private Equity or Venture Capital is desirable., • Excellent communicator, experience of working with third parties., • Strong attention to detail. Apply To apply for this Fund Accountant role, please use the apply button. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to candidates whose experience closely matches our client’s requirements. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, private equity, property/real estate, leisure, and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.